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A real journey in art: portrait galleries, circling cupids, Baroque frames, Costa Mediterranea welcomes you to a festive and refined atmosphere that is meant to represent a modern search for beauty.

Highlights of this cruise:

Genoa
Take a good look at Genoa, because, trust us, those who see Genoa fall in love with her.
The port of Genoa is located in Liguria, northwest of Italy, and offers several options for tourists who want to visit the city. Suspended between heaven and earth, Genoa reveals all its secrets. During the stop take a stroll in the old town where you can go shopping and enjoy the culinary highlights of the city. Walk along Via Garibaldi with its many palaces and walk the streets at one time crossed by one of the most famous figures of the city: Christopher Columbus.

Naples
Naples is the heart of the Mediterranean. An unrivaled city where everything is a pleasant experience. Enjoy pizza, sfogliatelle, and coffee.
The port of Naples is located right in the heart of the city and you can easily reach the city center on foot. Take advantage of the break to go and visit Pompeii. You have the opportunity of choosing from two shore excursions to immerse yourself in the heart of history and visit the ruins of this ancient Roman city. Then, let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of the landscapes between the Hill of Posillipo and Vesuvius. If you want to go shopping, pop to Spaccanapoli, the main artery of the city.

Catania
Catania, like Sicily, is rich in monuments, ancient traditions and sumptuous food, which it shares generously with the rest of the world.
The port of Catania is located about 300 metres from the historic city centre. We suggest that you visit the Piazza del Duomo, symbol of the city. If you cross Via Crociferi, one of the most famous streets of the city, you can get to Palazzo Biscari, one of the most impressive and majestic buildings in the whole of Sicily. Finally, you can see Mount Etna looking north, with its famous lava flows.

Crete
Crete is part of the history of the Mediterranean. The myth about Theseus, the Minotaur in the labyrinth of Knossos and Ariadne's famous thread is among the best known in the world.
The stop at Heraklion starts with a visit to the port of Crete. Situated in the centre of the island, this former British watchtower has a long history. You cannot land on the island that gave birth to the legend of the Minotaur without visiting the ancient Palace of Knossos. Its ancient Minoan ruins and its maze of corridors and rooms evoke the famous Greek myth of the labyrinth. Equally impressive is the island fortress of Spinalonga, which is well worth a visit. Heraklion embodies the charm of an era both ancient and medieval.

Eilath
The only port of Israel on the Red Sea: Eilat has waters for diving that are amongst the most beautiful in the world, but don’t miss the shore excursions in the desert on camels.
The Port of Eilat, which offers a stunning panorama and bustling activity, is the only port in Israel overlooking the Red Sea. The seabed and coral reefs will take your breath away and you will be captivated by the intensity of its daily life. During a stop in Jerusalem, visiting the underwater observatory, while a short shore excursion on camels in the Negev Desert will offer you the chance to admire the dry land, the mountains and the Mediterranean stretching as far as the eye can see.

Aqaba
Your stop in Jordan will be a dream: from Aqaba you can easily reach the beautiful lost city of Petra.
Take advantage of this stop in the port of Aqaba to discover one of the finest jewels of the Red Sea. Aqaba, Jordan's only port city that hosts the country's only seaport, is known worldwide for its beautiful seaside resorts, famous dive sites and renowned tourist spots. During your stay, don't miss the opportunity to visit the beautiful city of Petra, a historic site and one of the 7 wonders of the world. You can also visit the marine park and other city attractions.

Salalah
The use of incense is an ancient tradition, but only in Salalah in Oman do we find a museum dedicated entirely to this plant resin.
Use this stop in the port of Salalah to discover the second most important city of the Sultanate of Oman and the capital of Dhofar. After visiting the Al Baleed archaeological park you can admire the magnificent Museum of the Land of Frankincense, and then enjoy the great views from the beach of Al Fazayih.

Victoria
Port Victoria, on the island of Mahé, is the main port for the Seychelles and the gateway to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
The port of Victoria welcomes you into an environment dominated by coral reefs, where the turquoise water gently laps up onto the white sandy beaches. Besides the beautiful beaches and diving, Victoria invites you to explore the green hills that are reflected in the Indian Ocean. You can stroll around the capital with its typical colonial houses and its unmissable market where you can buy souvenirs. Victoria's vibrant nightlife will seduce you and mesmerise you with its exotic rhythms.

St. Denis – Le Port
Saint Denis still retains its original French spirit, which is demonstrated by the many bistros with Parisian cuisine, enriched by Caribbean influences.
Still known as "the Paris of the Indian Ocean" owing to the presence of a large number of bistros and brasseries, the city of Saint Denis is the capital of the island of Réunion, both economically, administratively and culturally. During our stop, you can visit churches, monuments, creole houses and ancient military buildings that reflect the various eras that have marked the island, and which are a symbol of its multiculturalism.

Port Louis
The friendliness and hospitality of the Mauritians add a touch of folklore to the beauty of the Mascarene Islands, which comes from its magnificent beaches and preponderant nature.
Port Louis, capital of Mauritius, is named for Louis XV. It is an open port on the Indian Ocean in the heart of the archipelago of the Mascarene Islands. The city enjoys a mild climate that will make your stop an idyllic stay. During the stop in Port Louis don’t forget to place a bet at the Crown Lodge and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the racetracks. You can observe crocodiles and giant tortoises that inhabit the nature reserve of Vanille. Finally, the majestic Ile des Deux Cocos will amaze you, popping up from the sapphire ocean.

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